Tag Archives: Kindle

New Kindles coming. (Fr. Z loves his Kindle.)

Posted on 10 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There are new Kindles coming.  They can be pre-ordered now.  They are to be shipped on 15 October.
I love my Kindle.  I am reading a novel on my Kindle now, as a matter of fact.  Well… I am actually writing this blog … Continue reading →

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Alinsky’s (Obama’s) tactics and a book recommendation

Posted on 6 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have posted on Saul Alinksy‘s “Rules for Radicals” before. However, over at Etheldreda’s Place they were listed, and – at the bottom of that post – an interesting comment was added (go THERE to find it, and yes I … Continue reading →

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What’s on your reading/listening list right now?

Posted on 16 February 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Slated for reading on my Kindle right now:

I think he might have not quite understood St. Thomas More’s notion of Utopia, but he is exceptionally good.

More Mitch Rapp from my homey, Vince Flynn.  Prequel.

Hoping it will be a tenth as … Continue reading →

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RECENT POSTS and LOTS of THANKS! (Some reading tips too.)

Posted on 5 January 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Thanks for the support you are giving to the Wyoming Carmelites by buying their coffee.  How is your coffee supply these days?  Br. Java tells me their Jingle Bell Java blend is almost gone.
Also, thanks for using my Amazon links … Continue reading →

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Kindle by candle

Posted on 10 December 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The power is out. So, time to get some reading done. I don’t have a case with light for my Kindle, so it’s Kindle by kindled candle.

I have the Kindle 3g which has a keyboard. I was … Continue reading →

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Book recommendation: Constantine – Unconquered Emperor, Christian Victor by Paul Stephenson

Posted on 5 November 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

His Hermeneuticalness, Fr Tim Finigan, recommended this book to me.  I got it and I am glad I did.  I now recommend it to you.
As a bonus to you Kindle owners, you can get the Kindle version for only $6.19! … Continue reading →

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New Kindle available in the UK

Posted on 10 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Since I am in the London right now, I perked up when I found that the new Kindle from amazon is available in the UK.

Here are some USA links and comments on the Kindle I posted elsewhere.
I have the Kindle … Continue reading →

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New Kindles coming

Posted on 29 September 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have been enjoying my Kindle enormously. I have the Kindle 3g which has a keyboard. I was sceptical at first but I have been won over. It is especially useful for books I don’t especially want to … Continue reading →

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Reading certain things in certain places

Posted on 17 August 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The great Laudator has a fun entry today about the best places in which to read certain authors.
I resonate mightily with this a amusing post, since I have fond memories of a summer sitting in the sun reading 19th c. … Continue reading →

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Kindling your interest in a new way to devour books

Posted on 18 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I like listening to audio books.  They allow me to do other chore-like things which don’t in themselves require intense concentration.  They are great for long road-trips in a car or on an airplane.
I have also enjoyed – for more … Continue reading →

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